Mangrove RestorationVerra VCSVCS-7890

Sundarbans Blue Carbon Initiative

Bangladesh, Khulna DivisionVintage 2020 - 2025

Fair Value

$32.50

per tCO2e

Market Price

$28.00

per tCO2e

Premium/Discount

+16.1%

vs market

Rating

AA84/100

quality score

Credits Available

520K

of 1.2M issued

Price History
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Project Description

Restoring and protecting mangrove ecosystems in the world's largest mangrove forest, providing coastal protection and supporting fishing communities.

Methodology

VM0033 - Tidal Wetland

Co-Benefits & SDG Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

13
14
1
8
6

Verified Co-Benefits

Coastal ProtectionVerified

Mangrove restoration providing storm surge protection

Impact: 45 km coastline protected

1413
Fisheries SupportVerified

Mangrove nursery habitat supporting local fisheries

Impact: 8,000 fisherfolk benefiting

1412
Quality Rating
AA
Overall Quality84/100
Permanence78/100
Additionality86/100
Co-Benefits94/100
Transparency82/100

Rating Rationale

High-value blue carbon with exceptional biodiversity. Climate vulnerability requires active management.

Rated on March 15, 2024

Risk Assessment
Moderate Risk
Overall Risk Score19%
Permanence

Long-term carbon storage durability

22%
Additionality

Would reduction happen anyway?

18%
Leakage

Emissions shifting to other areas

15%
Verification

MRV quality and frequency

12%
Regulatory

Policy and legal environment

28%
Counterparty

Project developer reliability

18%

Analyst Notes

Climate vulnerability of coastal regions adds permanence risk. Strong community ownership.

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